Boy · #4,197 in 2026

Gusty

Name: Popularity of the name Gusty in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gusty, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,197

Peak Rank

#4,286 (1920)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1920

First Year

1925

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#4286

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gusty

Gusty first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1920, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 5 Gustys were born — ranking #4,286 that year. As of 2026, Gusty ranks #4,197 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Gustys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Gusty

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gusty is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gusti
Gusto
Gusta
Ghosty
Gust
Gusts
Gussy
Guster
Gutty
Gussie
Guste
Gasto

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gusty

What does the name Gusty mean?

Gusty is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1920. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gusty in 2026?

In 2026, Gusty ranks #4,197 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gusty most popular?

Gusty reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #4,286 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Gusty a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gusty is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Gusty?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gusty include Alves, Anatol, Ange. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gusty

Gusty is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Gusty's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #4,286. Use the chart and map above to compare Gusty's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.